News Black Bear Katsuyama City Hall, Fukui Nov 14, 2025, 02:00 PM

Description

On November 14, 2025, around 13:00 a young bear was sighted about 300 meters northwest of Katsuyama City Hall, and around 14:00 the same young bear was seen crossing a road about 650 meters northwest of the city hall. Its subsequent whereabouts are unknown; the city warned residents via neighborhood leaders and stepped up patrols.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the 14th, a young bear was repeatedly sighted around Katsuyama City Hall; authorities warned residents through neighborhood leaders and increased patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.060926, 136.500639

Sources